2 Samuel 15:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

Absalom would say, “You deserve to win your case. It's too bad the king doesn't have anyone to hear complaints like yours.

Cross References

2 Peter 2:10

The Lord is especially hard on people who disobey him and don't think of anything except their own filthy desires. They are reckless and proud and are not afraid of cursing the glorious beings in heaven.

1 Peter 2:17

Respect everyone and show special love for God's people. Honor God and respect the Emperor.

Acts 23:5

Paul replied, “Oh! I didn't know he was the high priest. The Scriptures do tell us not to speak evil about a leader of our people.”

Matthew 15:4

Didn't God command you to respect your father and mother? Didn't he tell you to put to death all who curse their parents?

Daniel 11:21

The successor of this king of the north will be a worthless nobody, who doesn't even come from a royal family. He will suddenly appear and gain control of the kingdom by treachery.

Ezekiel 22:7

None of you honor your parents, and you cheat foreigners, orphans, and widows.

Proverbs 30:17

Don't make fun of your father or disobey your mother— crows will peck out your eyes, and buzzards will eat the rest of you.

Proverbs 30:11

Some people curse their father and even their mother;

Proverbs 12:2

The Lord likes everyone who lives right, but he punishes everyone who makes evil plans.

Psalm 12:2

Everyone tells lies, and no one is sincere.

2 Samuel 8:15

David ruled all Israel with fairness and justice.

Numbers 16:3

and Aaron and said, “Why do you think you're so much better than everyone else? We're part of the Lord's holy people, and he's with all of us. What makes you think you're the only ones in charge?”

Exodus 21:17

Death is the punishment for cursing your father or mother.

Exodus 20:12

Respect your father and your mother, and you will live a long time in the land I am giving you.

2 Samuel 15:4

I wish someone would make me the judge around here! I would be fair to everyone.”